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Section 12: Mounting the Vertical Stabilizer
Required Parts
• Vertical stabilizer assembly • Fuselage
• #2 x 1/2" sheet metal screws (2)
• 1/4" x 1
1
/
2
" dowels (4)
• Fin fairing
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Drill Bit: 1/16"
• Drill
• 30-minute epoxy
• Paper Towels
• Denatured alcohol
• Ruler
• Felt-tipped pen
Step 1
Locate the 1/4" x 1
1
/
2
" dowels. Test fit the dowels
into the vertical stabilizer. The dowels should be flush
with the back side of the vertical stabilizer and not
interfere with the movement of the rudder.
Step 2
Measure the distance the dowels extend out of the
fin. This distance should measure 1".
Step 3
Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy and apply it to the end
of the dowel. Insert the dowel into the fin. Remove any
excess epoxy using denatured alcohol and a paper towel.
Install both dowels at this time.